Searches for print (PRN) and plot (PLT) files on the specified drives and folders
About
Print File Manager, searches for print (PRN) and plot (PLT) files on the specified drives and folders, it sends batches of print and plot files to any printer or plotter on your system or network; an indispensable application to every CAD manager.
The application features several modes to select files, notably: drag and drop, specifying Excel lists, or specifying folders.
It is designed to save time and money, it is easy to use and preserves user's options for the next time it runs.
Print File Manager Features
- 3 modes to select files to be printed/plotted:
drag and drop files from Windows Explorer,
plot from an Excel document list,
plot all documents from specified folders,
- All settings are saved between sessions
Print File Manager Usage
-Start the application by browsing the menu: All Programs, Office Optimum, Print File Manager.
Then, please follow these simple instructions describing each item on Print File Manager interface:
-Print Devices window lists the available printers and plotters. Click to select the desired item in the list.
-Print Files Selection; there are 3 modes to select files. Click on the tab corresponding to your needs:
1.Drag and Drop files from Windows Explorer to the program interface.
If you change your mind, you can double click to remove some of the files from the list.
2.Specify Document List from an Excel file. To use this mode you first need to have the print file list open in Excel, then to click Select Excel File button; a window will open showing all open Excel files. Select the appropriate Excel file. Next, enter the sheet number where the list is located in the Excel file (ex.: enter 1 if the list is in the first sheet). Specify the column to read from in the From Column field by entering the column letter or column number.
If the paths of the print files are included in the list, select Document locations are specified in the selected Excel file option